Glories of Turkey Deluxe
15 Days – 14 Nights | Sunday Arrival
Day 1 – Sunday
Istanbul
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 – Monday (B)
Istanbul
• Full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s iconic sites:
– Hagia Sophia: A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. originally a 6th-century church. later a mosque, and now functioning as a mosque again.
– Hippodrome: Once the social and sporting center of Constantinople.
– Blue Mosque: Famous for its stunning blue lznik tiles and grand architecture.
• Optional entrance ticket: Visit Topkapi Palace Museum, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans (Harem section excluded).
• Stroll through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets.
• Optional: Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show.
Day 3 – Tuesday (B,D)
Gallipoli • Dardenelles • Canakkale
• Travel to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI ANZAC campaign.
• Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial.
• Cross the Dardanelles Strait to Canakkale.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Wednesday (B, L, D)
Troy • Pergamon • Izmir
• Explore the ancient city of Troy, famed for the legendary Trojan War and its wooden horse.
• Enjoy a traditional village lunch with local hosts.
• Continue to Pergamum, home to the ancient Asklepion, an early center of medicine and healing.
• Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 5 – Thursday (B, D)
Ephesus • St. Mary’s House • Izmir
• Optional full-day tour: Discover the spectacular ruins of Ephesus-marble streets, the Theater, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, and more.
• Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a place of pilgrimage for Christians and Muslims alike.
• Stop at a regional carpet center to observe tradi- tional Turkish rug weaving.
• Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 6 – Friday (B, D)
Izmir • Pamukkale
• Visit a leather fashion showroom, showcasing Turkish craftsmanship.
• Continue to Pamukkale, renowned for its white travertine terraces formed by thermal springs.
• Tour the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 – Saturday (B, D)
Pamukkale • Fethlye
• Morning drive to the coastal town of Fethiye.
• Take a walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre and the bustling Fish Market.
• Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8 – Sunday (B)
Fethlye
Free day to relax or join the optional boat cruise along the turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands.
Day 9 – Monday (B, D)
Fethlye • Antalya
• Scenic drive along the Mediterranean to Antalya, the jewel of the Turkish Riviera.
• Orientation walk through the charming Old Harbor and Kalei<;:i district.
• Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Antalya.
Day 10 – Tuesday (B)
Perge • Aspendos • Antalya
• Optional excursion: Visit Perge, a well-preserved ancient city, and Aspendos, boasting one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world.
• Free afternoon to explore Antalya or relax at your hotel.
• Overnight in Antalya
Day 11 – Wednesday (B, D)
Antalya • Cappadocia
• Early departure to Cappadocia, with a stop en route at a 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai.
• Explore the underground city of Saratli, carved into soft volcanic rock.
• Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia
Day 12 – Thursday (B, D)
Cappadocia
t Optional early morning: Experience a Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise, offering panoramic views of fairy chimneys and lunar landscapes.
t Optional Half-day tour: Discover Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos (famous for pottery), Devrent (Imagination) Valley, and Red Valley.
• Participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration.
Day 13 – Friday (B)
Cappadocia • Ankara
• Depart for Ankara, the capital of Turkey, passing by the striking Salt Lake.
• Visit An1tkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey.
• Overnight stay in Ankara.
Day 14 – Saturday (B, D)
Ankara • Istanbul
• Return to Istanbul.
Optional afternoon tour: Enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, passing Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions between Europe and Asia.
• Visit the Spice Market. ideal for picking up Turkish delights and souvenirs.
• Celebrate the end of your journey with a farewell dinner.
Day 15 – Sunday (B)
Istanbul
After breakfast. transfer to the airport for your international departure.
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Tour Includes:
• First Class hotels with private facilities
• Meals are indicated on itineraries by
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
• Licensed guides throughout Turkey
• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Luggage handling
• Local taxes and service charges
• Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days
(arrivals and departure from/to Istanbul Airport)
Pre or post stay transfers are not included
Price Excludes
• Personal expenses
• Customary tips
• Drinks
Tour Highlights:
• Hagia Sophia
• Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
• Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
• Ancient city of Troy
• OPTIONAL VISIT: Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
• Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
• OPTIONAL VISIT: Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Saratli, a secret underground city
• Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
• The Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara
• Lunch with locals
• Special dinners at restaurants
Meals:
14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 9 Dinners
(B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
